"The kicker? Apparently, according to IronMaidenBoy later, they liked me. I couldn't resist muttering that I was glad he'd told me, because I wouldn't have known otherwise..."

You know, I have this sense that the reason they decided they like you is that they prodded you about a number of hot points, and you maintained a gracious charm through the whole thing instead of blowing up like I'm sure they suspected you would. It may surprise you, but when some folks find out that someone they pegged as a "wild one" turns out to have manners, they end up with more respect then if you'd come across as (their version of) normal from the start.

Dark wash blue jeans, ankle boots, black t-shirt, olive green light jacket. I put on my fancy knot-work belt this morning and I'm wearing a Celtic charm necklace my bro gave me a few years ago. No make up and my hair's in a pony tail. This is a pretty standard for me.

Dark wash bootcut jeans and a grey tee shirt with navy stripes that also has navy sleeves and blue fabric at the scoop. I like my shirt so much ( its very comfy) that I have it in 2 colors. This and one that is black and white. I also wore my black velvet boots with buckles. They are flat and are very comfy. Its dress down time at work up to Christmas. I like being comfy at work.

Black pinstriped "Editor" pants from Express (they are several years old as I can't afford $75 pants anymore!), a black tee under a long gray button down tunic. I'm wearing my favorite sparkly snowflake necklace, too.

I am wearing another pair of black slacks (I own several pairs of black slacks), a black polo shirt and a purple sweater over the black polo and black flat shoes. I also have on my normal jewelry and makeup with my hair loose instead of the normal pulled back.